A secret island has emerged in Europe’s sinking city — here’s how you can visit it

Venice’s lagoon has welcomed a new island despite worries about the city sinking over the next century - (Getty Images)

A small islet in Venice that used to only pop up during the summer months due to high tides can now be enjoyed year-round thanks to the city’s flood barriers.

Venetians have long enjoyed this secret summer haven called Bacan, a small stretch of sand that appears between Sant’Erasmo and Punta Sabbioni, boasting a fresh ecosystem of flowers and rushes that has thrived in recent years.